RN - Endoscopy Medical Procedure Unit - Thousand Oaks

Company: UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesThe
staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and
accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides
care to these patients via the nursing process and other input from healthcare
team members. Responsible for the
all-around healthcare needs of patients who are under the care management of
the faculty members on an as needed basis. -
Acts as liaison between the MDs, the patients (including the family and
staff members), schedulers, clinic staff and UCLA and non-UCLA physicians
involved with the patients' healthcare. -
Provides up-to-date patient status reporting to the physicians and nurse
supervisor by presenting laboratory or procedural results either in written or
verbal form as well as conveying information from patients. - Performs clinical nursing duties that
includes but not limited to assisting physicians in performing procedures in
endoscopy area, GI lab, administering medications and, monitoring vital -Qualifications

• BSN or MSN, required
• BLS and ACLS from the ARC or AHA, required
• Current valid CA RN License, required
• Ability to travel between the endoscopy area/GI lab when necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of care specific to endoscopy area/GI Laboratory, including conscious sedation.
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and ability to identify dysrhythmiasUCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. - - - - - - - - - -
  
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